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Scam Advice
The Wittenham WI recently had a speaker from Oxfordshire Trading Standards who talked about various forms of scams and fraud. It has been suggested that the handout given out by the speaker might be of interest to residents. There is … Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Green Infrastructure and Open Space Consultation
LUC, the environmental consultancy, has been appointed by South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Councils to prepare an updated Green Infrastructure Strategy and Open Space Study to support preparation of the Joint Local Plan. The document … Continue reading
Asian Hornets
The Government is urging UK beekeepers and the public to be vigilant to the presence of Asian Hornets and report any sightings. The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health than … Continue reading
Waste and Recycling Collections
Owing to the Spring Bank Holiday, upcoming waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/wastecalendar
Everyone Active Grant Scheme
A new round of the Everyone Active grant scheme has opened. The grant scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC), aims to help fund projects that help communities become more active and sustain activity. SODC is providing £50,000 in … Continue reading
Beat The Heat
The Parish Council has been asked by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to pass on this message to residents. Stay safe in the heat this summer. Due to climate change, temperatures are increasing in Oxfordshire and elsewhere with more dry, hot … Continue reading
Rural England Prosperity Funding
South Oxfordshire based organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding under the latest round of Rural England Prosperity Funding (REPF). REPF offers up to £75,000 of capital funding for projects that help to support the rural economy and rural … Continue reading
Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse
The Parish Council has been asked to make residents aware of the work of DA Friends. DA (Domestic Abuse) ‘Friends’ was launched in April 2023 by the Oxfordshire based charity Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse and is about engaging … Continue reading
Wittstock 1902
Long Wittenham Athletic Club will be hosting a “Summer Festival of Music and Joy” on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June at Bodkins Sports Field. Local bands will be playing on both days and good food and drink will be … Continue reading